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South Elgin Attorneys for Personal Injury, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business Law, and Commercial Litigation
When you need an attorney to assist with a pressing legal matter, it is important to work with a professional who will take the time to fully understand your needs and goals. At Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. (AHR), our attorneys are dedicated to serving your best interests no matter how complex your case may be. We provide representation in a wide range of practice areas, helping clients find workable solutions efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
Experienced Legal Counsel in South Elgin
Our firm was founded more than 35 years ago, and since that time, we have become one of the leading law offices in the Fox River Valley region. We proudly serve the needs of individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations with a commitment to excellence and a focus on obtaining results for our clients. Our attorneys believe that there is no substitute for experience, and we have the background and knowledge to provide the quality representation you deserve.
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St. Charles Attorneys Providing Effective Legal Solutions
At AHR, our team is comprised of experienced lawyers, each of whom possesses strengths in certain areas of practice. Together, we are equipped to assist clients in matters related to:
- Corporate and business law, including business formation, contract review, general counsel services, and commercial litigation;
- Auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death and other personal injury cases;
- Commercial and residential real estate transactions and related concerns;
- Divorce and family law, including asset division, child custody, and adoption; and
- Estate planning and administration, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and asset protection.
With our background and diverse legal knowledge, we will advocate on your behalf in pursuit of a favorable outcome.
Locally Involved Attorneys for Clients in St. Charles, Geneva, Elgin and Huntley
The accomplished attorneys at AHR are proud to be a part of one the region's most highly regarded law firms. Our lawyers also maintain active associations with a large number of local organizations, associations, and interest groups. We are affiliated with the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and Huntley Chamber of Commerce, the Kane County Bar Association, and the Kane County Bar Foundation. On a national level, we are affiliated with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, as well as the Illinois State Bar Association. Attorneys Aaron Lytle, Karrsten Goettel, and Scott Richmond have been named Leading Lawyers.
At AHR, we recognize that client service is about more than providing responsible legal advice and representation in the courtroom. That is why we are also actively involved in the communities in which we practice and live. Members of our team regularly volunteer and assume leadership roles in local service organizations and events including municipal and village boards, food pantries, youth sports, and legal outreach services.
Contact Us Today
If you would like to learn more about our firm and the service we offer, contact our office. Call 847-695-2400 for a free consultation at Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. today. With offices in South Elgin and Huntley, Illinois, we are proud to serve clients in and around Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Aurora, Algonquin, Dundee, Sycamore, Kane County, and DeKalb County.
Positive Results For Our Clients
The attorneys of Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. have successfully represented our clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases, earning significant awards and settlements.
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$10,000,000
Boating Accident.
$660,000
Car Accident Settlement.
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$360,000
Slip and Fall in Restaurant.
$250,000
Car Accident, Broken Leg.
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Scott G. Richmond
Partner
Scott G. Richmond practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, banking, collections, employment, Landlord-Tenant law including evictions, personal injury, wrongful death, real estate short sales, homeowner and condominium association representation and zoning/land use issues. Mr. Richmond was named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois for 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Aaron J. Lytle
Partner
Aaron J. Lytle practices in several key areas: estate planning and wealth protection, wills and trusts, probate administration, trust administration, business planning, taxation, real estate and special needs planning for children with disabilities. Mr. Lytle has spent several years working in the business sector on corporate issues relating to succession planning, valuation, acquisitions and generating capital.
Karrsten Goettel
Partner
Karrsten Goettel concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, real estate development, leasing, zoning and land use, business, merger and acquisition transactions (sales and purchases of assets and/or stock), corporate and business law and estate planning and administration. He has practiced among our firm’s attorneys since 1997 and as a partner since 2002.
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2000 McDonald Road, Suite 200, South Elgin, IL 60177
Phone: 847-695-2400
10101 Route 47, Suite 200, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: 847-669-5020
From our offices in South Elgin and Huntley, Illinois we serve clients throughout Kane County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Cook County, McHenry County, Kendall County including the communities of Elgin, Huntley, South Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Wayne, Bartlett, Campton Hills, Streamwood, Carol Stream, Batavia, Aurora, North Aurora, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Dundee, Carpentersville, Sycamore, DeKalb, Yorkville, Oswego, Elburn, Kaneville and Sugar Grove.
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